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Let's Stop the Bullying

Published on Thursday, February 12 2015 10:36

Dear Lyons residents.The term “bullying” has gained national recognition over the past few years. Normally, it’s used in the context of students’ actions towards others including both physical action and cyber-bullying. Bullying behavior is a form of aggression to achieve power over another, and conscious or not, has an intention to harm.

I Treat My Rental Home As If I Own It

Published on Thursday, February 12 2015 10:31

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my opinion and to hopefully allay some existing fears about our renter population here in Lyons. In the last few days, it has come to my attention that there are folks who feel worried about who will live in the affordable housing when it is built, and specifically about the upkeep and care of this housing for our town.

Two wrongs don’t make a right

Published on Thursday, February 12 2015 10:22

Dear Neighbors,Following the devastating flood that left many homeowners unable to return, the town board has been pressured to come up with a solution that will bring displaced residents home. Their recent proposal, soon to come before voters, is unfortunately not an

Increased Enforcement Of Off-leash Regulations

Published on Wednesday, February 11 2015 12:06

The City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department will increase enforcement of new Voice and Sight Tag Program changes that went into effect on Jan. 1. The changes require off-leash dogs to visibly display current blue Voice and Sight Tags, which demonstrate their guardians have complied with new program requirements. Previously issued green tags are no longer valid.

IRS "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams for 2015

Published on Tuesday, February 10 2015 10:56

The Internal Revenue Service wrapped up the 2015 "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams today with a warning to taxpayers about aggressive telephone scams continuing coast-to-coast during the early weeks of this year's filing season.

The aggressive, threatening phone calls from scam artists continue to be seen on a daily basis in states

Larimer County's Summer Campgrounds Reservations are Filling Up Fast

Published on Monday, February 09 2015 08:00

Larimer County Natural Resources anticipates a busy summer for campgrounds at Horsetooth Reservoir, Carter Lake, Flatiron and Pinewood Reservoirs as well as Hermit Park. Advance reservations for Horsetooth

Weekly Walkabouts in Bohn Park

Published on Monday, February 09 2015 00:00

Every Monday at 3:30 pm, join designers, developers and other team members of the Lyons Housing Collaborative. We will meet near the tennis courts/parking area on the north end and walk the area for about an hour. Bring your kids, your dogs, and your neighbors. Rain or shine.